Jobs

This post is 39 hours a week, working Monday to Friday. We are offering an 8 week contract between 27/09/2010 and 19/11/2010 including panto tech week.

Send contact details and CV to bridgetbartley@coliseum.org.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone.

Project Assistant, Folly

Are you a future Arts Sector leader?

As part of folly's PREDICT programme developing the next generation of arts leaders and supporting young people to excel within a future job market and to imagine new horizons within the arts, folly is delighted to offer opportunities to three young (aged 18-24), long-term unemployed people who may be eligible, to apply for the following posts under Lancashire County Council's Future Jobs Fund Programme.

We are seeking candidates for the following post:

Project Assistant (Collecting new media) – to support a case study investigation into how new media artwork may be collected and presented in traditional museum/gallery environments

This post offers a great chance for a young outgoing individual to become part of folly's diverse and innovative practice. All applicants have to fit the Fund criteria and must be referred for application by their local Job Centre advisor.

Deadline for applications is Friday 3rd September so get in touch with your local Job Centre now to find out further details of the scheme and to confirm eligibility. Job Centre Plus will provide further details on the posts and on how to make an application.

6.4.4 Alston House, White Cross, Lancaster LA1 4XQ

+44 (0)1524 388 550

http://www.folly.co.uk

http://www.twitter.com/follydigitalart

Marketing Assistant, Folly

Are you a future Arts Sector leader?

We are seeking candidates for the following post;

Marketing Assistant – to assist in the overall promotion and marketing of folly's full programme of activities aiming to extend community awareness of the cultural benefit of participation

Deadline for applications is Friday 3rd September so get in touch with your local Job Centre now to find out further details of the scheme and to confirm eligibility. Job Centre Plus will provide further details on the posts and on how to make an application.

folly is a leading digital arts organisation. Working online and in England’s Northwest, folly is committed to enabling new audiences to explore art through technology.

6.4.4 Alston House, White Cross, Lancaster LA1 4XQ

+44 (0)1524 388 550

http://www.folly.co.uk

http://www.twitter.com/follydigitalart

Are you a future Arts Sector leader? Exciting positions available, Folly

We are seeking candidates for the following post;

Digital Participation Projects Assistant – to support ambitious multi-partner activities aiming to empower marginalised groups to engage online with confidence.

folly is a leading digital arts organisation. Working online and in England’s Northwest, folly is committed to enabling new audiences to explore art through technology.

6.4.4 Alston House, White Cross, Lancaster LA1 4XQ

+44 (0)1524 388 550

http://www.folly.co.uk

http://www.twitter.com/follydigitalart

Dance Practitioner, Ordsall Hall

Salford Heritage Service wishes to commission a dance practitioner to deliver a city wide schools dance project commencing late 2010. The project aim is to engage young people across Salford in dance workshops to create pieces on the theme of Ordsall Hall, culminating in a performance event(s) celebrating the re-opening of the hall in spring 2011.

Thanks to an HLF award the hall is undergoing a major programme of conservation and development. For further details, visit:

http://www.visitsalford.info/ordsallhall.htm or http://www.salford.gov.uk/leisure/museums/ordsallhall.htm

Four primary and two secondary schools are to be engaged, within the Ordsall, Little Hulton, Swinton, Broughton and Irlam & Cadishead areas of the city.

It is envisaged there will be approximately five days of workshop time available for each school. Schools have identified the age of participating pupils; a range of years 4 and 5 and 8 and 9. The range of previous dance engagement in each school varies from none to pupils studying performing arts.

Initial conversations with participating schools identified a desire to participate in contemporary dance, but not primarily focussing on street or hip hop, and some interest in traditional Tudor dances.

The project will also comprise the development of learning resources for project sustainability.

The commissioned practitioner will have experience of completing similar high quality projects, public liability insurance and ideally knowledge, and experience, of working in Salford.

To declare your interest, please submit your CV with details of two referees, examples of work and an outline (500 -1000 words) detailing how you would approach this commission, including ideas for responding to the theme, to Hazel Fenton at the address below.

The commission budget is £7000, to cover all project management fees, workshops and performance planning and facilitation. Please enclose with your submission a breakdown of how you would propose to use this budget. An additional budget is allocated for educational resources and event infrastructure.

The deadline for applications is 16 September 2010.

To apply, or discuss the commission further, please contact:

E. hazel.fenton@salford.gov.uk

T. 0161 778 0837

Salford Museum & Art Gallery, Peel Park, Salford, M5 4WU

Groups Business Development Manager, The Lowry

The Lowry is an award-winning visual and performing arts centre at Salford Quays.

Groups Business Development Manager - competitive salary dependant upon experience plus staff benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join the business development team at one of the fastest growing ticket agencies in the UK. You will take a proactive approach in developing group audiences and maximise revenue and ticket sales for all areas of The Lowry and Quaytickets. This is a key role within our business development team as we embark on an ambitious new business plan.

You will have a solid understanding of the Groups and Travel Trade market including current trends, innovation and working practices, will possess a positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities, be a confident negotiator and possess excellent client management skills. You will be capable of working independently and have experience of achieving individual targets. A proven track record in a similar role in the ticketing industry is essential

Closing date for this position is 10.00 am on Thursday 16 September 2010.

Please note The Lowry does not accept CVs.

To apply for this role please download an application form and recruitment pack from

http://www.thelowry.com/jobs

If you require us to post out an application form please call our Recruitment Line on 0161 876 2050.

Freelance Fundraiser, Rubbish Shakespeare Company

The Rubbish Shakespeare Company are looking to recruit a freelance Fundraiser to help us implement our highly acclaimed Theatre in Education workshops to people nationwide.

The Rubbish Shakespeare Company, a successful, up and coming Theatre in Education company focussing on the works of Shakespeare. Having performed in schools all over the North West of England, we are looking to take our workshops to the road.

To do this we need some help. The help of an enthusiastic, experienced and commited fundraiser. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience of working as a fundraiser in the arts and/or the education sector; a good knowledge of how funders operate; and a drive to help secure funding for this socially aware company.

The successful applicant will be willing to work for the Rubbish Shakespeare Company on commission, with excellent rates of pay to be discussed accordingly. We will provide everything you need including detailed information on the company and as much contact with us as you need to help you with the job of fundraising.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, indicating why you think you will be good for the job to info@rubbishshakespearecompany.com.

We will attempt to contact all applicants after the closing date.

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Closes Friday 10 September 2010

Wythenshawe FM Project Manager

Wythenshawe FM is an innovative community radio station that broadcasts specifically to the community of Wythenshawe in South Manchester, an area affected by multiple disadvantage.

An exceptional Project Manager is now required to oversee the development and running of this station. The post-holder will have the ability and vision to develop and lead a social enterprise, possess excellent organisational skills, and have substantial experience of project management including managing finances and staff. An understanding of the role of media in disadvantaged communities is required, but radio/media experience is not essential.

Salary: £ 26,276 – £ 29,236

37.5 hrs per week

Job share applications are encouraged from people who wish to work part-time or who do not meet all aspects of the person specification.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th September, 12pm

Interviews: Tuesday 14th September 2010

The successful candidate(s) will be required to apply for an enhanced CRB disclosure.

Note that whilst the Project Manager post is offered as a permanent position, the continued operation of Wythenshawe FM as a full-time community station is dependent on additional funding being secured.

Application packs can be downloaded at http://www.wfmradio.org/jobs.html or contact Dave or Ellie on 0161 237 5012 to request a paper copy.

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Phil Korbel at phil@radioregen.org

WFM Community Media is a new not-for-profit organisation that has been set up by the community radio development charity Radio Regen.

Limited company No. 7260414

WFM Community Media strives to be an equal opportunities employer

Freelance Cover - Cultural Regeneration Officer, Manchester City Council

Fee: £150 per day including travel

Start: September 2010 until approximately 31st March 2011 (extension of contract is likely) for approx 2.5 days per week

Manchester City Council's Cultural Strategy Team is looking for a freelancer with the vision, drive and enthusiasm to deliver a comprehensive arts and cultural programme across the central wards of Manchester.

The cultural programme enhances the work of the central wards South Manchester Regeneration Team, which aims to improve the quality of life of residents by addressing the social, physical and economic needs of the area. Your work will make a key contribution to improving the quality of life of our communities through developing and delivering arts and cultural initiatives.

Cultural Regeneration in the area has a particular focus on community involvement, public art in urban settings and capacity building local arts and cultural organisations. You will deliver the programme in a freelance capacity with distinct areas of individual responsibility.

You will have experience of successfully delivering outcome focused cultural regeneration projects, experience of working within a regeneration environment, developing strong partnerships, managing budgets and grant monitoring. Fundraising experience would also be desirable. An effective and persuasive communicator, you will be able to work with a range of partners to boost community involvement in arts and culture.

For a discussion about the role, or for a full brief contact Louise Sutton - Cultural Regeneration Manager on 0161 234 4238

How to respond to the brief

In the first instance send a CV and letter outlining your interest in the role and highlighting areas of expertise that would contribute to your delivery of the brief. Please also include details of two referees who can comment on your work in similar settings.

The deadline for response to the brief is 12 noon, Monday 6 September 2010

Please send CVs and covering letters to: l.sutton@manchester.gov.uk or: Cultural Strategy Team, Manchester City Council, PO Box 532, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA

Public Art Commission, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Public Art Commission - Elective Care Centre Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Aintree University Hospitals invite applications from public artists to create high quality, permanent pieces of public art for the new Elective Care Centre. £34M has been invested into creating a ‘state of the art’ healthcare facility on the Fazakerley site of the Trust replacing Walton Hospital which has come to the end of its useful life. An individual or team of artists may wish to express an interest in just one of the areas identified or the whole commission.

Project Brief & Outcomes

To create unique and bespoke, multiple artworks for the new Elective Care Centre. The works are site specific and each work should be an integral part of the overall theme. All work will involve some consultation and engagement with an ‘Art Steering Group’ for this project. Some specified works will involve consultation and engagement and participation with both the hospital and wider community in line with our corporate social responsibility and community engagement agenda’s.

Commission Location & Themes

The final designs will be established through consultation after an initial judging process but the following guidelines have been offered:

The overarching theme is to reflect nature and the natural world (Biophilia) and can be in any medium. The elective care centre is bordered by Bluebell Woods which may be used by the artist/s as an inspiration.

The closing date for submission will be 5pm Tuesday 14th September 2010.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short interview before a judging panel at the hospital on w/c Monday 20th September 2010. We envisage the successful artist/s to begin work the 1st week in October 2010 January 2010.

How to apply

For the full details and application form, please contact: Paula O'Malley, Arts Co-Ordinator /Fundraiser, Estates Department,

Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool L9 7AL

Phone 0151-529 8480

Email paula.o’malley@aintree.nhs.uk

The application should be clearly marked ‘Public art commission Elective Care Centre AUHFT’.

Marketing & Communication Manager, FutureEverything

FutureEverything is looking for a dynamic, experienced and creative communications professional, with significant achievements across the cultural and or/corporate sector. This new senior position, intended to make a major contribution to raising the company's profile, is responsible for developing and implementing effective internal and external communications strategies for our programme.

The purpose of this contract is to develop and deliver a marketing strategy and oversee all aspects of marketing management and delivery for FutureEverything including the FutureEverything Festival 2010 and beyond, ECAS, international network of European Festivals and other FutureEverything (FE) year round projects.

You will work with our Artistic Director and General Manager to deliver a strategic marketing strategy for our conference, music strand and international programme of diverse art projects and exhibitions including new commissions, workshops, and social and participatory artworks in unexpected city spaces. You will also be the international marketing manager for the newly funded ECAS network.

For more information visit

http://www.futureeverything.org/getinvolved

Closes Monday 4 October 2010

Casting Call from North West Emerging Talent Company, Organised Chaos Productions

North West based company Organised Chaos Productions are looking for 4 versatile and enthusiastic actors for a production of a play written by Keith Waterhouse, Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell. Actors must be Manchester/North West based.

Auditions – 11th September, 11-5pm.

To start – Mid Sept, rehearsing in the evening and weekends - we will work round schedules - until performance week which is the 17th to 20th November at Studio Salford.

Please note: This show will be done on a profit share basis and then we will be looking to take the show to other North West venues.

The audition will be a workshop on the 11th September.

2 * Female aged 25-50 to play a variety of characters each

2 * Male aged 25-50 to play a variety of characters each

Please email organisedchaosauditions (at) gmail (dot) com with your CV, we will then email you the audition venue details.

The deadline for applications is the 3rd September.

For more information check out http://www.organisedchaosproductions.co.uk/currentcasting.html

Administrator, CapeUK

£17k – £19k pro-rata depending on experience plus attractive benefits package

6 month fixed term contract with a possibility of extension subject to available funding. Based in Central Manchester

CapeUK is seeking an Administrator to support its programme of activity in the North West and to contribute to the wider work of the organisation. The successful applicant will have at least two years administrative experience, high level ICT skills and a flexible and imaginative approach.

CapeUK is a not-for-profit agency that seeks to place creativity at the centre of the learning and development of children and young people. We provide consultancy and professional learning, undertake action research and deliver creative programmes for children, young people and families. Our clients and partners include schools, local authorities, universities and creative, cultural & community organisations.

The post involves occasional travel within the North West and to our Leeds and Sheffield Offices.

An enhanced CRB disclosure is a requirement.

Further details and an application pack which are available on the CapeUK website; http://www.capeuk.org

Alternatively, contact Daniele De Lissandri on 0845 450 7000 or email dan.delissandri@capeuk.org.

Closes Wednesday 8 September 2010

Festival Producer, FutureEverything

FutureEverything is recruiting for an experienced professional to join its team for the FutureEverything global festival of art, music & ideas and related commissions and projects.

FutureEverything is an award winning, art, technology and social innovation organisation with an annual festival that features world premieres of astonishing artworks, an explosive citywide music programme, visionary thinkers from around the world, and a major award celebrating outstanding innovation.

For more information visit: http://futureeverything.org/getinvolved

We positively welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Deadline: 5 September 2010

http://futureeverything.org

Consortium for Participatory Arts Learning

Project Development Worker, P/T

£140 per day, 1 day a week

C-PAL is currently made up 14 North West arts organisations that specialise in the development and delivery of participatory arts. They are: Action Factory, CAN, Cartwheel Arts, Mid Pennine Arts, Lime, Osun Arts, Prescap, TiPP, Hope Street, Whitewood & Fleming, Lantern House, More Music, Cheshire Dance, Collective Encounters and Full Circle Arts. The Consortium of Participatory Arts Learning is keen to develop sector supporting professional development and advocacy.

The consortium has developed some excellent sector support work, such as the Core Competencies Framework and a Project Managers Training and Mentoring Course. The post will develop further projects as well as manage the roll out of the Core Competencies Framework and a second phase of the Project Managers Training.

The post is funded for 18 months, and the post holder will be raising funds for continuation of the post in partnership with C-Pal. The hours will be one day a week, with pro rata holidays.

Closing date is 13th September 2010. Email prescap@prescap.co.uk

C-Pal- Project Development Worker P/T, 7.5 hours a week. 18 month contract, £140 per day – 1 day a week. Posts incl. 5% pension contribution + 30 days AL, pro rata

Visual Artist, Royal Liverpool University Hospital

The hospital is currently undergoing a refurbishment programme and an opportunity has arisen for a visual arts commission for a main internal corridor.

We are looking for an Experienced Visual Artist working within the public realm, to undertake a commission for an internal main corridor, with no natural light or external views. The work could, possibly, be backlit and although we do not want to be totally prescriptive, there have already been a number of requests that the work will be relaxing and give a sense of space and light to the corridor.

Fee. £3,000 inclusive but excluding VAT.

Site visit - 24 August (by arrangement) for the artist brief and details contact: nicky.duirs@rlbuht.nhs.uk

Closes Friday 10 September 2010

Music Programme Project Manager, FutureEverything

FutureEverything has been at the cutting-edge of electronic music for 15 years. We are looking for an individual who can deliver a coherent, dynamic, commercially viable and ground breaking programme of music projects for the festival as well as co-ordinate and manage our role in an international festivals network funded by EU Culture 2007.

You will be managing the relationship with international festivals and bringing international commissions to the festival. You will have an excellent understanding of contemporary national and international cutting edge music that is pushing boundaries within its field or genre, and an historical perspective on contemporary music of all genres is essential. You will have experience programming a diverse line-up, working with agents, labels and directly with artists and bands. You will have excellent contacts within the Manchester music landscape with strong relationships with key promoters, venues and events. You will also have experience creating programme schedules, writing copy, blogging and marketing the programme by acting as spokesperson. You will also be expected to work with public performers and producers, develop partnerships, work on funding bids.

Please send a CV with a cover letter job22010@futureeverything.org, which responds to the job description and person spec by 5th Sep 2010.

For a job description and more information visit: http://futureeverything.org/getinvolved

We positively welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Learn more about FutureEverything:

http://futureeverything.org

Director, Hard Act Theatre

Director wanted for play for Not Part of It Festival Manchester 2011. 'A Warning against Idle Gossip' is set in a church in England in 1556; the intention is to produce it in a church as part of the festival in summer 2011 as well as some conventional spaces.

The piece has had a reading by Box of Tricks Theatre in London and further development at Bolton Octagon.

Payment dependent on a successful funding application.

Initial expressions of interest to michael@crowley6339.freeserve.co.uk

Closes Tuesday 31 August 2010

Artists Commission for new LICA building at Lancaster University, Live at LICA

Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA) at Lancaster University seeks art or design-led proposals for a prestigious £10,000 award to create an artwork for a new eco-building.

October 2009 saw construction start on a new £10m building for Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA) at Lancaster University. The building is constructed to the BREEAM ‘outstanding’ standard, and will be the first Higher Education building in the UK to reach such strict environmental targets for construction. LICA combines the academic groups of Art, Design, Film, Music and Theatre Studies, as well as three public arts facilities: the Peter Scott Gallery, Nuffield Theatre and Lancaster International Concerts. It also hosts the research group ImaginationLancaster.

The timber-framed building, set in woodland on the north end of campus, will be the public face of LICA, with a stage for the nationally and internationally recognised work produced at Lancaster University. The 5,000 square metre environmentally friendly timber building will be wrapped in translucent cladding which will filter varying degrees of light into the interior. The main accommodation includes three interlinked performance spaces, art and design studios and open-plan offices. The facility will be launched publicly in Spring 2011.

To mark this exciting development, we are seeking art or design-led proposals for a £10,000 award to create an artwork for the approach to the building. The work should respond sensitively to the location and environment around the building, which includes a small wooded area, and could potentially utilise the body of water in front of the building over which visitors enter the foyer. Shortlisted proposals will form an opening exhibition in the building itself, and a final work will be selected for commission.

Deadline for applications: 1 October

Building details ands site plan are available at:

http://www.lancs.ac.uk/estates/projects/current_projects.htm#LICA

For more details, including how to apply, contact:- Julia Carradus, Admin Manager, LIVE at LICA, Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts, Lancaster University, LA1 4YW

http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/lica

External Evaluator Brief - Blaze

Deadline for applications: Friday 16th July 2010

Interviews: Tuesday 27th July 2010

Lancashire County Council wishes to employ the services of a freelance consultant or organisation to act as External Evaluator for Blaze (formerly known as New Cultural Journeys).

The external evaluator will be responsible to the Blaze Project Board

Blaze is an ambitious youth led culture and sport participation programme for Lancashire and the Fylde Coast that is part of WE PLAY, the North West cultural legacy programme for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

It is intended that the external evaluator will undertake research and evaluation of the Blaze programme working closely with the Programme Manager and project partners over the remaining period of the programme. The research will focus on the evaluation of young peoples experience and the development of models of good practise in youth led cultural production and participation.

More information about Legacy Trust and WE PLAY can be found at:

LTUK -

http://www.legacytrustuk.org

WE PLAY -

http://www.nwbeinspired.com/get-involved/cultural-olympiad/our-programmes/we-play

About Blaze

Blaze is an ambitious youth-led programme taking place across Lancashire and Blackpool, from the Fylde coast to the Pennines. In the lead up to 2012, young people are realising their creative aspirations, producing a dynamic programme of new work each summer that will excite and engage residents and visitors to this region.

Blaze is part of WE PLAY and delivered in partnership with Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council and Creative Lancashire.

Budget The budget for this piece of work is £15,000

How to Apply – Get the full brief from russell.tennant@lancashire.gov.uk

Please submit application via email, with details or your experience and examples of previous relevant work and your suggested approach to this work based on this brief, together with quote/breakdown of costings. This is a freelance contract so individuals applying would need to supply evidence their tax status before being appointed.

To: Russell Tennant, Arts Development Officer, Lancashire County Council

Email: russell.tennant@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 536732

Deadline for applications: Friday 16th July 2010, 5pm

Interviews:Tuesday 27th July 2010

Artists, Prescap

Artists needed for community arts projects in the North West region

PRESCAP is a community arts organisation that changes peoples lives.

We use art and media in an innovative and dynamic way to support regeneration, social cohesion and community development particularly for those who have had little opportunity.

We have over 25 years of experience working with our communities and delivering creative results. We encourage everyone to express themselves by valuing everyone's contribution. We are proud that our projects provide a high quality experience of each individual in the process of making art and result in a high qulity end product. The confidence that grows from this can be a life changing experience.

Prescap are looking for artists to deliver this work. You will be included on our database; and we will seek to match your own individual skills up to the right projects. We are looking for artists with strong facilitation skills and extensive experience of working within participatory arts and with community groups. All art forms are needed, specifically looking at the following: graffiti arts, new media and technology, creative writing, poetry, drama and theatre, animation and street dance.

For an artist database form please download a form at: http://www.prescap.co.uk, alternatively email mailto:teresa@prescap.co.uk

Online Embroidery Tutors, Hand Embroidery Network

The Hand Embroidery Network are looking for online embroidery tutors. We are developing the HEN Website to provide online tuition (http://www.embroiderytuition.handembroiderynetwork.com/) in hand and free machine embroidery. We are looking for freelance tutors who can offer any of the following courses; creative embroidery courses including designing for embroidery, creative backgrounds, creative sketchbooks, creative hand embroidery techniques and free machine embroidery.

For further details please email: mailto:info@handembroiderynetwork.com

http://handembroiderynetwork.com/